5 months ago
Close to perfect suit…..
Only thing I would change is the pockets. Use a mesh material or put flaps on them to make them better in the swim and this suit would be perfect for my needs.
Men's Forza Flisuit™ Sleeved
32 reviews
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$ 260.00
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$ 325.00
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MENS SIZING INFORMATION IMPERIAL / METRIC
| Height | Weight | Waist | Chest | Hips | |
| X-Small | < 5'6" in / <168 cm | 135 lbs / 61 kg | 22”-24” in / 56-61 cm | < 37” in / < 94 cm | |
| Small | 5’6”-5’8” in / 168-173 cm | 145 lbs / 66 kg | 24”-27” in / 61-69 cm | 37”-39” in / 94-99 cm | < 34" in / < 86 cm |
| Medium | 5'9" in / 175-180 cm | 165 lbs / 75 kg | 27”-32” in / 69-81 cm | 39”-42” in / 99-107 cm | 34"-38" in / 86-96 cm |
| Large | 6'0" in / 183-188 cm | 195 lbs / 88 kg | 32”-35” in / 81-89 cm | 42”-45” in / 107-114 cm | 38"-42" in / 96-106 cm |
| X-Large | 6'2" in / 191-196 cm | 215 lbs / 98 kg | 35”-41” in / 89-104 cm | 45”-48” in / 114-122 cm | 42"-47" in / 106-119 cm |
| XX-Large | 6'5" in / 197 cm+ | 235 lbs / 107 kg | 42” in + / 105 cm + | 49” in + / 123 cm + | 48" in + / 121 cm + |
The size chart above should serve as a general guide. If you would like assistance in determining the proper size, please send the following information to contact@desotosport.com.
WEIGHT - Accuracy helps us provide a more accurate size for you.
CHEST - Fullest part of breast, measured as the largest part of circumference right over the pectoral muscle.
WAIST - Circumference measured at the belly-button line - this is NOT the same as your pants waist size.
HIPS - Circumference measured at the widest point, NOT at your hips where your belt may go. Typically this will measure just a few inches below your hip bones and around the largest part of the glutes.
If you do not have a tape measure and you need something to measure with, use a belt, or smart phone power cord, and a ruler.
This item ships for free within the USA.
Due to peak tri season and our racing returning (hooray!), please allow 24 hours from the date of your order for this product to depart from our warehouse. Saturday and Sunday are excluded as we are closed weekends.
The Forza Trisuit has Sleeves and the Fli-fly™ for quick relief on the go! Upper body made of De Soto innovative Skin Cooler 90™ Fabric for 90 UVB sun protection. Five utility pockets to fit all your racing needs, and even more features!
Sizing: Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance.
Fit Type: Compressive
Fit Note: If you have a long torso, or if you are tall and lean, or are rather light for your height, and in search of a one-piece trisuit, this is the one for you. Please do not assume your size, please use our size chart. If in doubt, email questions to contact@desotosport.com. Triathlon apparel is meant to fit next-to-skin. This is to eliminate potential chafing, and unnecessary drag during the swim, bike and run. If you’re not comfortable with this type of fit and or are between sizes, we recommend sizing up. Garment will fit the most snug the first time you put it on, it will relax slightly once wet.
Features & Benefits:
- Short Sleeves for more cooling and sun protection
- Fli-fly™ hidden fly just above the pad, in front for quick on-the-fly bathroom “relief.”
- Comes standard with 4mm Clasico Integrated Pad,
- Upper body made of De Soto innovative Skin Cooler 90™ Fabric for 90 UVB sun protection.
- Lower body made of Forza Compressor fabric and includes our new 3-inch 2-piece Mobius™ Comfort Compression leg-bands that offer compression without tight constriction.
- Solid black Liftfoil™ center panels provide durability and comfort. We intentionally kept these as black “modesty” panels in the crotch area of all models including the white version to avoid saddle stains while creating a flattering appearance.
- 16-inch YKK® front zipper for on-the-go ventilation
- This suit has 5 utility pockets to fit all your racing needs: one on each leg and three across the low back just below the waist. The center back pocket is the largest. See photos with red ovals showing location.
- Curvilinear™ seamlines, and contrast flatstitch offer support, comfort and aerodynamic advantage
- Swim, bike, and run in comfort without changing. Race with it under your wetsuit!
- Disclaimer: swimming in murky water, including ponds, streams, bays, etc. may cause staining
- This environmentally-friendly innovation is completely free of solvents and the dyes used have no VOC
- Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated pool
- Made in USA
GREAT NEWS: Sleeved Trisuits are now legal for use in Ironman and 70.3 races, and it remains legal in many other races not owned by WTC. This trisuit was designed for this very purpose, with hydrodynamics as a factor, not just aerodynamics.
Pad Dimensions:
- Thickness - 4mm Clasico;
- Min Thickness: .05" (1.25mm)
- Total Length: 11.25" (28.5cm)
- Front Max Width: 4.5" (11.5cm)
- Waist Width - most narrow point: 3.5" (8.5cm)
- Back Max Width: 6.5" (16.5cm)
Inseam lengths:
- Small: 9.5" (24.13cm)
- Medium: 10" (25.40cm)
- Large: 10.5" (26.67cm)
- XLarge: 11" (27.94cm)
Inseam Note - Shorter Leg Length than other brands: Have you seen the length of the shorts that riders have been wearing in Europe lately, especially in the Grand Tours? As opposed to most brands here in the states, which come just above the knees, our shorts are comfortably shorter. Our inseam is similar to those currently used by the pros in the Grand Tours. They have no gripper elastic, yet stay in place and do not bind or squeeze the legs, which is crucial once you get to the run segment of a triathlon.
What makes ours different? Our Skin Cooler fiber is designed to feel and perform like silk (from a silkworm). Through Biomimicry, we took the virtues of this natural fiber and created a synthetic silk. It will keep you cool in hot weather and cooler when it is wet. Put it on and you will instantly feel the cool sensation. Wet it and you will notice a drop in the surface temperature of the skin between 7 and 10 degrees.
A MEDICAL TESTIM0NIAL: We received this letter from a respected Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon:
I am an avid runner and triathlete and I recently discovered your Skin Cooler products, of which I'm a huge fan. I have been wearing them for a few months now and couldn't be happier. I am a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Every patient I see is plagued by basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma. I recommend your products to my active patients on a daily basis. It allows them to continue their active lifestyle while protecting themselves from the sun. I find your product to be far superior to all other cooling and sun protective lines. I truly appreciate your efforts and innovations.
Note: No garment should ever be a substitute so we always recommend you wear sunscreen underneath these, and all, products. It is crucial to keep in mind that a sunscreen's (whichever brand you may choose) SPF/UPF rating refers only to its ability to protect skin from UVB radiation. Because we know that UVA damage can be just as insidious, it is essential for the health of your skin that you use a sunscreen that contains the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
PRODUCT CODE: FFTS
Product Reviews
Reviews 32
Questions 0
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Jeff Fieldhack2 years agoLove this wetsuit for long course
This wetsuit is my favorite and I have done over 75 long course events. Recently did Ironman St George and did not have single chafe or irritation. Fit under the Wave 1 wetsuit perfectly. For long course, I love the large pockets for stuffing nutrition on the bike. The small pockets on the side are perfect for salt or other small special needs for bike and especially the run. The leg fit is very nice / tight without squeezing my quads. I love the ability to lower the front zipper to help with cooling. I love the 'fli-fly' -- simple and great.
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Steven H. S. H. Steven H.5 years ago
Fantastic Suit
One of the most well constructed athletic garments i've ever worn, extremely efficient sweat wicking and high quality materials. With regards to swimming, the sleeve design causes some chafing rashes on the underside of the arms, likely due to a seam or the way that they bunch when you lift your hands over your head. This may be fixed when swimming in a wetsuit. Another small concern, perhaps due to the tighness of the suit even with the increased torso length of the BYOS, is increased pressure on the shoulders when swimming, and I wonder if that will make a significant difference at longer distances (Ironman, etc).The 7mm pad is great so far, the only improvement i might ask for would be making the pad a little wider. Since the principal reason behind going with the BYOS suit was the larger size, i don't know if it's possible to offer multiple widths/lengths of the chamois, but it feels a little undersized for me (6'6, 208 lbs). Overall these are small nitpicks offered due to the pricepoint of the suit and the already high standard that DeSoto has set for itself and the market as a whole.
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Pawel W.5 years ago
Size doesn’t fit for one piece item
Overall I’m very pleased with your products (I mainly buy through Amazon). High quality and wears very well. I tried this one piece set and unfortunately the top part was to loose and only bottom portion felt fit. I tried to return but was told that is not possible (product is not used and have all tags). Since I’m valued customers of your products (mainly through Amazon) its very disappointing that I was not able to return this one product
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Leonard W. L. W. Leonard W.5 years ago
Forza Flisuit
Fit as described and the 7mm pad is perfect for me! Thank you!!!
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David C.5 years ago
Forza Flisuit
Went with blue bee hive Forza Flisuit. Love the DeSoto products. Second trisuit in 5 years. First suit has held up great (about 24 races) but white fabric is getting dingy and wanted updated colors with sleeves. Was a little worried that is was too tight. I'm 5'5" 148 lbs and went with small. trained three days and then ran a full IM and was completely satisfied. No chaffing, no hot spots. Used the fli twice. Couldn't be happier with the performance.
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Anonymous A. Anonymous5 years ago
DeSoto Forza Flisuit BYOS
Really happy with the whole experience. They helped me pick the right size when I asked for assistance and then despite telling me it would be 4 weeks to deliver I had it within a week. Highly recommend the suit and the company.
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Bill D.6 years agoSpectacular
I have only used it for two workouts. One TT workout the other a 3 hour trainer ride and 30 minute run. Exceptionally comfortable, does not move. I cannot wait to race in this suit.
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Matt P. M. P. Matt P.6 years ago
Forza flisuit - great suit but not for the swim
I love the way the Forza flisuit fits for the bike and run, but the material is too tight in the front for the swim. I had to roll it down under my swim skin and put it on in T1. I am 6'1" and 170 lb and wear a medium. Not a big deal but I bought this suit hoping it would work for the swim.
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Anonymous6 years ago
Man it’s hot out here
Bought the right gear and I had the edge on the competion when the weather got hot... and my race was made more comfortable by wearing cooling technology... i now wear it for training as well
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Anonymous A. Anonymous6 years ago
Man it۪s hot out here
Bought the right gear and I had the edge on the competion when the weather got hot... and my race was made more comfortable by wearing cooling technology... i now wear it for training as well
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Marc M.6 years ago
Great Tri-suit
Wore this once in training, and was very impressed by the wicking ability and quick-dry nature of the fabric, and the seat pad worked very well on the saddle. Then wore it for an Olympic-distance triathlon, in rainy conditions, and again was extremely impressed by the suit's ability to keep me comfortable in these conditions (my body temperature was perfect - as if the suit was moderating both heat and cold). Post-race it dried quickly as well which was nice because I did not have a good changing area and ended up wearing home underneath sweatpants and a long-sleeve shirt, and it was not at all gross. It did stain a bit from the open water swim and contact with my wetsuit, but, that all washed out using some spray-and-wash in a cold water/delicate cycle (front-loading washer used). Overall, great product and I hope it holds up for several more races.
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Anonymous A. Anonymous6 years ago
Consider This
This tri suit has been the easiest suit to get on and off. High grade material and good fit make his ideal for those athletes looking for a comfortable high end tri suit.
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Anonymous6 years ago
Forza Trisuit
Love it. The material and fit is great.
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Anonymous A. Anonymous6 years ago
Forza Flisuit Sleeved great for long distance racing
Super comfortable--love it and have used it in both a 1/2 and fulls. Used in hot weather and was great. Sleeves great for shielding sun. Great under a wetsuit, too. Pad is comfortable for riding and not noticeable on the run. Stays perfectly in place without being too tight. Legs do not ride up. Can move front zipper to get some cooling. Fli-fly works great as advertised. Pockets need some practice to find. but, once wearing it a couple times, tons of places to stuff salt or food. I have loved it for distance tris.
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Theodore V.7 years ago
Ted Volz Purchase of Forza Flysuit---sleeved BYO
Outstanding experience, appreciate the flexibility and customer service orientation. Looking forward to racing in my new FORZA FLISUIT
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Anonymous A. Anonymous7 years ago
Flisuit
Excellent. Question...?...is there or are you planning a sleeveless flisuit...is so please advise...I want one or two...thanks!...rick coles
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Anonymous7 years ago
Flisuit
Excellent. Question......is there or are you planning a sleeveless flisuit...is so please advise...I want one or two...thanks!...rick coles
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Ross G. R. G. Ross G.7 years ago
Forza Flisuit Sleeved
Excellent long course tri suit. At 5'9", 160lbs the medium fit well. Testing grounds - Kona. Did not notice excess shoulder fatigue wearing sleeved suit under my swimskin and was straight to the bike with no fuss after smooth transition. Chamois was comfortable on bike and run. Pockets were well thought out and placed. Able to take Gatorade hand up for bta and water bottle hand up for rear center pocket of suit at each aid station. Having cold bottle against my lower spine in the heat was added utility. "Fly" was tested and functional for quick relief without breaking aero position on the bike. Pockets were well constructed and able to hold all my gels/electrolytes for run. Could have easily carried gel flasks as well. I only wish my overall performance in the race could have been as solid as this suit. Step up from my last LG sleeved suit which I loved and blew away HUUB LS suit I trailed at 70.3 worlds. Hats off to Emilio and crew at DeSoto for another well thought out and well constructed addition to my DeSoto arsenal.
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Cameron S.7 years ago
Awesome piece of gear
Having used De Soto products to race in for the past 15 years, this piece is certainly my favourite. Great fit, great design, lightweight and using the best fabrics, I hardly noticed that I was wearing it at all. It doesn't chafe like other suits I have tried and - true to all De Soto products - shows that the people who design the products are athletes and know what they are doing. Also loved how Emilio took control of some specific colours I wanted and it came exactly as I had specified. Try one, then buy one. You won't be disappointed.
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Brian L. B. L. Brian L.7 years ago
Great product and great service
Emilio helped me out in getting the right size, and I love the suit. It was also shipped quicker than expected. Thanks!!
